Weekly GOP radio address: Governor vetoes the middle class tax cut – what’s left is a joke.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/230713GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. The State Budget was just signed into law. I am very proud of our work to fund our priorities and meet
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: VIDEO: High healthcare costs are hurting Wisconsin businesses
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday covering one of the top challenges for Wisconsin employers: excessive healthcare costs. Wisconsin ranks fourth in the nation for highest healthcare costs,
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces Citizen Vote Protection Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today introduced the Citizen Vote Protection Act, which will require driver’s licenses and identification cards to include an indication of United States citizenship. “Over 80 percent of Americans agree that voters should have
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Opposes FDA approval of over-the-counter hormonal birth control
(Brookfield) – The Food and Drug Administration’s decision today to approve over-the-counter hormonal birth control pills is a complete failure to protect women and children in the United States. The primary function of the birth control pill is to prevent
Protect Our Care: The GOP war on health care ramps up as House Republicans eye critical health care cuts
Washington DC — Today, House Republicans released legislation that would put the health and well-being of the American people in jeopardy. The radical bill includes cuts to critical health care agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers
Cooke campaign: Raises over $100,000 in first 72 hours in competitive WI-03
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, announced raising more than $100,000 in under 72 hours. Cooke kicked off her campaign earlier this week and continues to build upon
U.S. Rep. Steil: Amendment to promote transparency and accountability in Ukraine spending passes House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released a statement after his amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act passed the House. “I’m focused on bringing greater transparency and accountability to our federal government. Americans deserve to know how the
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pushes to require DoD to develop strategy to build “rings of fire” in Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced they introduced the Rings of Fire Act of 2023, a bill that would help strengthen deterrence and counter the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force by requiring the Secretary of Defense
Sen. Spreitzer: Selected for 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
LEXINGTON, KY – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected to participate in the 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship. Bringing together 47 individuals representing 29 of the states and U.S.
OPEIU: Federal Labor Board finds TruStage violated labor law
Madison, WI – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual Group, has violated federal labor law on at least two counts. The NLRB notified both TruStage and the Office and Professional Employees International Union
Sen. Roys: Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom
Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Democratic legislators have mailed a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting medication abortion be made available over the counter. Here
World Dairy Expo: Madison, Wisconsin – home through 2028
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that it will remain in Madison, Wisconsin, hosting the global dairy industry at the Alliant Energy Center the first week of October through 2028. A new, five-year contract was signed
Rep. Allen: Releases absentee ballot integrity bill
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) released LRB-0468, relating to requiring a watermark on mailed absentee ballots. Absentee ballots, as allowed under current Wisconsin law, are extremely convenient, but they are vulnerable to
Fair Wisconsin: Legislative Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin with a transgender athlete ban
On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 Republican State Legislators Rep. Barb Dittrich and Sen. Dan Knodl circulated for co-sponsorship two bills that would prohibit transgender athletes from playing on sports teams that align with their gender. Fair Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only statewide
Gov. Evers: Appoints Jillian Pfeifer as Oneida County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jillian Pfeifer to serve as Oneida County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Michael W. Schiek’s election to the Oneida County Circuit Court. Pfeifer will serve for
Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus: Denounces anti-trans bills
(MADISON) – Yesterday, two Republican legislators introduced discriminatory legislation that would prohibit students from participating in youth sports consistent with their gender identity. Representative Melissa Ratcliff of the Wisconsin Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture: Biden-Harris investing in America Agenda lowers energy costs for rural business owners and agricultural producers
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for
Dept. of Natural Resources: UPDATE: Pallet fire in Waushara County 100% contained
COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The Pallet Fire, which started south of Hwy 21 on July 10, is now 100% contained. The
Gov. Evers: Appoints Angela Palmer-Fisher as Vernon County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Angela Palmer-Fisher to serve as Vernon County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Timothy J. Gaskell’s election to the Vernon County Circuit Court. Palmer-Fisher will serve for